Critical role of digitalization within the drug intervention ecosystem among technical, vocational education and training (TVET) students: A systematic review.

Substance use and addictive behaviors are a major public health concern, with prevalence peaking among emerging adults, including those in and vocational education training (TVET) students. Traditional interventions face significant challenges, such as low perceived need for treatment, concerns abou...

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Publicado en:Journal of Ethnicity in Substance Abuse Vol. 25; no. 2; pp. 281 - 302
Autores principales: Kamarul Arifain, Siti Marhamah, Abdullah, Nurhanim Saadah, Abd Rahim, Siti Noor Fauziah, Ismail, Mohd Noorasri, Abdullah, Nurul Hidayah Liew, Hamzah, Norkhairolizah, Ismail, Norismaliza
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Publicado: Taylor & Francis Ltd Apr-Jun2026
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          Kamarul Arifain, Siti Marhamah
          Abdullah, Nurhanim Saadah
          Abd Rahim, Siti Noor Fauziah
          Ismail, Mohd Noorasri
          Abdullah, Nurul Hidayah Liew
          Hamzah, Norkhairolizah
          Ismail, Norismaliza
        affil: Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia, Johor, Malaysia
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        Substance abuse prevention
        Vocational education
        World Wide Web
        Risk-taking behavior
        Medical care
        Internet
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        Student attitudes
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        Mobile apps
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        Systematic reviews
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          Substance abuse prevention
          Vocational education
          World Wide Web
          Risk-taking behavior
          Medical care
          Internet
          Behavior
          Students
          Student attitudes
          Software Publishers
          Software publishers (except video game publishers)
          Custom Computer Programming Services
          Wired Telecommunications Carriers
          Internet Publishing and Broadcasting and Web Search Portals
          Vocational Rehabilitation Services
          Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools
          Digital technology
          Mobile apps
          Research funding
          Systematic reviews
          Conceptual structures
          Masters programs (Higher education)
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          Data analysis software
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        digitalization
        drug intervention
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      ab: Substance use and addictive behaviors are a major public health concern, with prevalence peaking among emerging adults, including those in and vocational education training (TVET) students. Traditional interventions face significant challenges, such as low perceived need for treatment, concerns about stigma, and limited resources for face-to-face delivery to large student populations. Digitalization offers a highly scalable and discreet alternative to overcome these barriers. This systematic review synthesizes evidence regarding the effectiveness and design of Technology-Based Interventions (TBIs) targeting substance use among TVET students. Overall, TBIs demonstrate effectiveness in reducing substance use and related consequences in emerging adults/college students. Digital programs developed for vocational students, such as "Meine Zeit ohne," have shown small but significant effects in reducing overall adverse health behaviors and problematic Internet use. The critical role of digitalization is realized through the systematic integration of behavioral science frameworks, such as the Behavior Change Wheel (BCW) and User-Centered Design (UCD), to deliver targeted interventions such as Personalized Normative Feedback (PNF) and training in mindful decision making. Despite the promise, challenges persist, notably high attrition and the need for more robust effectiveness data on illicit drugs and newer digital technologies (e.g., social media, AI).
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